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How might the reversal of earths magnetic poles affect life on earth?

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This is what has happened when the magnetic poles flipped in the past. This could weaken Earth's protective magnetic field b up to 90% during a polar flip. Earth's magnetic field is what shields us from harmful space radiation which can damage calls, cause cancer, and fry electronic circuits and electrical grids.

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If that happened it would weaken our protective magnetic field, which wouldn't be able to protect us from the harmful radiations sent through space. This could cause alot of issues like; damage cells, cause cancer, and fry electronic circuits and electrical grids.

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Earths magnetic field is what protects us from harmful radiation!

Hope this helps! :)

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